SSAT Upper Level Verbal : Synonyms: Suffixes

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Upper Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 :Synonyms: Suffixes

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

教育学

Possible Answers:

Repellent

Vibration

Teaching

Empire

Prodigy

Correct answer:

Teaching

Explanation:

"Pedagogy" meansteachingorthe science of teaching. The root word "pedo-" meanschild. The suffix "-agogy" meansto lead. "Teaching" is thus the correct answer.

Example Question #1 :Synonyms: Suffixes

Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.

LIFELESS

Possible Answers:

Insane

Abundant

Deceased

Intimidating

Adept

Correct answer:

Deceased

Explanation:

"Lifeless" meansdead or deceased. "Abundant" meansa lot or plentiful. "Intimidating" meanscausing fear or terror in a person. "Insane" meanscrazy or mentally ill. "Adept" meansvery skilled in something.

Example Question #2 :Synonyms: Suffixes From Anglo Saxon

Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

SLAVISH.

Possible Answers:

Servile

Haughty

Mollify

Juxtapose

Significant

Correct answer:

Servile

Explanation:

“Slavish” meansslave-like, as in slave-ish, andunoriginal or mindless. This is most similar in meaning to servile which meansservant-like, obedient. For clarification, haughty meansarrogant; mollify meanscalm; juxtapose meancompare and contrast.

Example Question #3 :Synonyms: Suffixes From Anglo Saxon

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ABODE

Possible Answers:

Residence

Residue

Above

Abolition

Abound

Correct answer:

Residence

Explanation:

The words "abode" and "residence" are synonymous nouns referring todomiciles. The other words do not have meanings that are well aligned with that of "abode."

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